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Essentials of Endocrinology and Metabolism

A Practical Guide for Medical Students

  • A comprehensive and practical guide to endocrinology and endocrine disorders for the preclinical medical student

  • Utilizes a consistent chapter format covering core concepts, anatomy, embryology, histology, testing, diagnosis and pharmacology, including cases and review question and answer items for each topic

  • Provides a straightforward and accessible approach to diabetes, calcium disorders, hypothalamus and pituitary disorders, growth disorders, disorders of puberty, adrenal disorders, hypertension and lipid disorders, and thyroid disorders

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Table of contents (30 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-viii
  2. Introduction to Endocrinology Concepts

    • Fredric E. Wondisford
    Pages 1-6
  3. Diabetes

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 7-7
    2. Getting Prepared Series for Diabetes

      • Fredric E. Wondisford
      Pages 9-21
    3. Diabetes Types and Diagnosis

      • Fredric E. Wondisford
      Pages 23-29
    4. Diabetes Complications

      • Fredric E. Wondisford
      Pages 31-37
    5. Diabetes Pharmacology

      • Fredric E. Wondisford
      Pages 39-43
    6. Diabetes Cases

      • Fredric E. Wondisford
      Pages 45-51
  4. Thyroid

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 53-53
    2. Getting Prepared Series for Thyroid

      • Fredric E. Wondisford
      Pages 55-63
    3. Abnormal Thyroid Function

      • Fredric E. Wondisford
      Pages 65-75
    4. Thyroid Testing

      • Fredric E. Wondisford
      Pages 77-87
    5. Thyroid Pharmacology

      • Fredric E. Wondisford
      Pages 89-92
    6. Thyroid Nodules and Cancer

      • Fredric E. Wondisford
      Pages 93-101
    7. Thyroid Cases

      • Fredric E. Wondisford
      Pages 103-111
  5. Calcium

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 113-113
    2. Getting Prepared Series for Calcium

      • Fredric E. Wondisford
      Pages 115-123
    3. Hypercalcemia

      • Fredric E. Wondisford
      Pages 125-131
    4. Hypocalcemia

      • Fredric E. Wondisford
      Pages 133-140
    5. Calcium Pharmacology

      • Fredric E. Wondisford
      Pages 141-147

About this book

Developed from time-tested material utilized in endocrinology courses for medical students, this comprehensive and practical guide draws together a number of related disciplines to create a straightforward and accessible approach to the study of endocrine and metabolic diseases. Designed with the student in mind, each of the main endocrine organs and disorders are covered in thematic sections on diabetes, thyroid disorders, calcium disorders, adrenal disorders, and hypothalamus and pituitary disorders. Opening with clear learning objectives, chapters within each section discuss core concepts, anatomy, embryology, histology, testing, diagnosis and pharmacology, and include clinical case scenarios and multiple choice review questions. Full-color figures and diagrams enhance and extend the content. 

Perfect for in-class reference or board licensing review, Essentials of Endocrinology and Metabolism is an indispensable resource for medical and nursing students alike.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Medicine, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, USA

    Fredric E. Wondisford

About the author

Fredric E. Wondisford, MD, Professor and Chair, Rutgers - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Department of Medicine, New Brunswick, NJ, USA

Formerly: Professor of Medicine, Pediatrics and Physiology, Director of the Metabolism Division, Director of the Diabetes Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Essentials of Endocrinology and Metabolism

  • Book Subtitle: A Practical Guide for Medical Students

  • Authors: Fredric E. Wondisford

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-39572-8

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-39571-1Published: 24 May 2020

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-39572-8Published: 23 May 2020

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: VIII, 299

  • Number of Illustrations: 23 b/w illustrations, 143 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Endocrinology, Primary Care Medicine

Buy it now

Buying options

eBook USD 79.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 99.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

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